The Evaluation of Contigency Approach

the evaluation of contigency approach

according to management writer Tom Lupton (1963):

"It is of great practical significance whether one kind of managerial style or procedure for arriving at decisions,or kind of organisational structure,is suitable for all organisations,or whether the managers in each organisation have to find that expedient that will best meet the particular circumstances of size,technology,competitive situation...."

in other word

Every organization and situation is unique

-->there is no single best way to manage

-->specific techniques and managerial concepts must be applied in different ways and in different combinations to achieve organizational or departmental effectiveness

Eg:GM motor

advantages and dis advantages

awareness of contingency help us in :

+identify and define the particular circumstances of the situation (well-structured problems and problem that requiring a unique solution)

+devise and evaluate appropriate ways of handling them

+encouraging responsiveness and flexibility to change

well-structured problems-->Rules and policies

Problem that requiring a unique solution-->Risk,uncertainty

-->solve problem in a group situation

Advantage :

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More alternatives are generated

Acceptance of solutions are